Night Shift Production Leader (Lean & Quality)

ALPLA Group; Golborne; On-site; GBP 46,275 - 56,558; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance from day one

Company Pension scheme

Subsidised canteen

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Christmas vouchers for you and your孩子

Job summary

ALPLA Group is seeking an Assistant Night Shift Manager to support our night shift manufacturing operations. You will work with the Night Shift Manager to drive production performance, maintain quality and safety, and develop the production teams.

In this role you will allocate labour, oversee handovers, promote Right First Time culture, and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to reduce downtime and improve OEE. You will mentor Team Leaders and Operators.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading teams in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety, Quality and GMP standards in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Night Shift Manager in day-to-day production operations to meet targets and KPIs.
• Act as deputy to the senior leader on shift and coordinate handovers across departments.
• Allocate and coordinate labour to meet production schedules and maximise efficiency.
• Promote Right First Time to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance (ISO, FSSC 22000, GMP).
• Lead continuous improvement activities using Lean principles to reduce downtime and improve OEE.
• Champion Health & Safety culture and assist with investigations as needed.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders, Machine Operators and Packing Operatives.
• Serve as a key communication link between shifts for priorities and updates.
• Provide leadership cover for Night Shift Manager during holidays or absences.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety culture

Job description

ALPLA Group is seeking an Assistant Night Shift Manager to support our night shift manufacturing operations. You will work with the Night Shift Manager to drive production performance, maintain quality and safety, and develop the production teams.

In this role you will allocate labour, oversee handovers, promote Right First Time culture, and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to reduce downtime and improve OEE. You will mentor Team Leaders and Operators.